South Korea updates the hazard review of chemical substances

The National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea updates ‘the results of hazard review of chemical substances’ under the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (K-REACH).   The main...

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Withdrawal of 130 Pre-registered Biocidal Substances in South Korea

A re-assessment of use ahead of approval deadlines was carried out in late May in South Korea, where more than 20% of existing pre-registered biocidal substances under their domestic Consumer Chemical...

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South Korea consults for the hazard review of chemical substances

The National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea consults on a draft amendment of ‘the results of hazard review of chemical substances’ under the Act on Registration and Evaluation...

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South Korea consults on a draft amendment for the designation of biocidal substances

The National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea consults on a draft amendment of ‘Designation of existing biocidal substances subject to approval deferment’ under the Consumer Chemical Products and...

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South Korea updates the regulation on cosmetic safety standards

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea updated the regulation on cosmetic safety standards on April 1st, 2022. This is to strengthen the safety management of cosmetics...

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South Korea updates the regulation for cosmetics and allergens

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea updated the regulation on precautions when using cosmetics and labeling of allergens under Cosmetic Act on April 27th, 2022. This...

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South Korea proposes the restriction of certain phrases for chemical products

On the 28th of April 2022, the Ministry of Environment, South Korea submits a draft on the labelling and advertising of chemical products. With comments expected to close 40 days from...

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South Korea updates the regulation for biocidal substances and products

The National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea updated the regulation on the scope and methods of biocidal substances and biocidal product approval application data under the Consumer Chemical...

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South Korea consults on a draft amendment for Toxic Substances' Designation

The Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea is consulting on a draft amendment of Designation of Toxic Substances under Enforcement Decree of the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals...

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South Korea simplifies K-REACH data submission for new substance

The Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea pre-announced the legislation to update K-REACH. This is aimed at simplifying K-REACH data submission for new substances under 1 TPA (Tonnes per Annum)...

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